Your Uncle Carlos has survived two heart attacks. He recently asked you if he might be deficient in selenium, which he read is essential to heart health. Since he has always eaten a varied diet, you explain that his condition could not be the result of a dietary deficiency of selenium because ____
A) ?tap water is a source of selenium
B) ?selenium is prevalent in most food groups
C) ?he consumes legumes, a rich source of selenium
D) ?he drinks fluoridated water, which increases bioavailability of selenium
B
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